Because I'm a total sappy mom, I get goosebumps (and maybe a little teary eyed) whenever I hear of organizations and individuals who are supporting kids in skateboarding. Let me grab my tissues before I tell you about one rad organization right here in Phoenix...

Happy Friday friends! It’s been a fun week of skate dates, ghost town adventures, museums and more. We’re definitely in summer mode over here and can’t wait for the next 10 days of school to be over. Bring on the fun!

Buying your kids first skateboard can be a pretty hefty investment, especially for parents of little ones. You never know if they are going to give it up within a week’s time, so it’s hard to justify spending $100 or more dollars to get a decent setup. Add in the helmet and pads and you’ve spent a small fortune on something that may end up on Craigslist next month.